Chapter 24: Complications due to Aging

Chapter 24: Complications due to Aging

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. All of the following changes are associated with aging EXCEPT:

ANS:  C                    REF:   604

2. Predisposing factors to osteoporosis in older women include all of the following EXCEPT:

ANS:  D                    REF:   606

3. Lung expansion in the elderly may be reduced because of decreased:
4. tissue elasticity.
5. rib mobility.
6. control by the respiratory center.
7. skeletal muscle strength.

ANS:  D                    REF:   607

4. Vision in the elderly may be impaired when the eyeball becomes less elastic, thus preventing accommodation and resulting in:

ANS:  A                    REF:   608

5. What is a major factor leading to increased occurrence of cancer in the elderly?

ANS:    B          REF:    609